World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Nick Petkas
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Alexandria, Louisiana
Honored By
Randall S. McDaniel
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE FLEW IN A MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND BORNEO. HE WAS AWARDED SIX BATTLE STARS, FIVE AIR MEDALS, AND THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. HE ALSO RECEIVED A COMMENDATION FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE MARINE CORPS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF SEVEN ENEMY PT BOATS SOLELY BY HIS AIRCRAFT AND CREW.